Top Plastic Surgeons in Arkansas
Plastic surgery helps many people live a normal life that would otherwise be unable to. Reconstructive surgery for severe injuries such as burns and physical trauma can be an intricate process. As with any surgeon, you want to make sure that the cosmetic surgeon you have in Arkansas is going to do an excellent job.
The last thing you want is to have to wonder about the abilities of your Arkansas area’s plastic surgeons, or maybe you aren’t in the area and you are researching cosmetic surgeons in an area you are unfamiliar with to protect your privacy. Whatever the case, we have done the initial research for you, locating and maintaining a list of the best plastic surgeons in Arkansas. This list, like all of our lists is determined on opinions and experience from people like you.
Though this, and all our lists are a great start you should carefully interview plastic surgeons until you find one with experience in the areas you need. Also, you should make sure that the cosmetic surgeon is someone you are comfortable with and can verify the credentials of.
If you know a really amazing cosmetic surgeon we didn’t list or if you have an experience you would like to share, please contact us! Your comments and information can have a direct influence on this Arkansas area list.
David Bauer, MD
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Bauer, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, is known for his attention to detail, easy rapport with patients and an honest desire to help each patient achieve the best possible results. Over the past 22 years, Dr. Bauer has focused his practice on cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery and body contouring. He has extensive experience in breast augmentation using silicone gel and saline implants. He has developed his own technique combining breast augmentation and breast lift in one procedure. His results with body contouring (tummy tuck, liposuction, body lifting) has earned him the respect and referrals of the hospital and operating room staff who see his work every day.
Jared R. Spencer, MD
Springdale, AR
Dr. Spencer, has rich experience in aging-face surgery (face, neck, brow & eyelids), nasal contouring (rhinoplasty), and minimally invasive techniques for facial rejuvenation (Botox®, fillers, skin resurfacing). He also performs a very popular mini face/neck lift in his office that can be done without general anesthesia. His work specializes in obtaining natural-appearing aesthetics, while maintaining patient safety as his overriding goal. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Jeffrey Swetnam
Fayetteville, AR
In 2006 Dr. Swetnam was accepted to one of the premier cosmetic surgery programs in the country with Dr. Angelo Cuzalina and Dr. James Koehler in Tulsa, where he trained in 2007. He then joined their practice and also worked out of Face and Body Medical Aesthetics until 2011. He trained in modern vein surgery in Birmingham, Alabama with Dr. John Kingsley, adding to his current vein experience. During the time at Tulsa Surgical Arts and Face and Body, he practiced general surgery, full body cosmetic surgery and started the Oklahoma Vein Center – providing extensive modern vein therapy.
Jim Elkins, M.D.
Rogers, AR
Dr. Jim Elkins claims to be more of a cosmetic surgeon than a plastic surgeon. He has been performing cosmetic surgery procedures in his office using local and IV sedation for more than 20 years. Dr. Elkins is also known as the only physician in the state of Arkansas performing the latest techniques in breast enlargement surgery.
Dr. Douglas Vanderpool
Fayetteville, AR
Dr. Douglas Vanderpool is a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgery. He is currently running his own Fayetteville practice, the Vanderpool Plastic Surgery.
Dr. H. Daniel Atwood
Fayetteville, AR
Dr. Atwood practices plastic surgery with an emphasis in aesthetic plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery of the breast. He holds certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Atwood was also a past president of the Arkansas Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Jim English, M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Jim English is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has also been involved in publishing articles and medical textbooks relating to his specialty over the last 25 years. Dr. Jim English is the Surgical Director and Owner of the English Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center and Surgi-Spa in Little Rock.
Rhys Branman M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Rhys Branman has performed thousands of Cosmetic Surgery procedures for the last 14 years. He is Board Certified by both The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and The American Board of Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Rhys Branman is also a Consultant to the Surgeon General in the area of Facial Cosmetic Surgery.
Robert T. Love, M.D.
North Little Rock, AR
Dr. Robert Love is well-known for having published numerous articles in national peer review journals. He has also presented at national meetings and received numerous awards in his area of expertise. Dr. Robert Love received his Medical Degree from the University of Mississippi Medical School.
Dr. Kris Shewmake
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Kris Shewmake is one of the few plastic surgeons in Arkansas who is a member of the “Association of Plastic Surgeons.” He is well-known for utilizing the latest techniques in aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Kris Shewmake has also published numerous scientific papers in the field of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery.










